Additional information for vehicles with A/C

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 25 other vehicles, including the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, and 1999 Volkswagen Golf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

DO NOT open A/C refrigerant circuit.
To prevent damage to condenser and to refrigerant lines/hoses, DO NOT stretch or kink them.

Remove Air Cleaner (ACL).
Remove both radiator mounting bolts.
Remove retaining clamps from A/C refrigerant lines.
Separate condenser from radiator and pull it forward as far as possible.
Remove radiator between condenser and lock carrier (radiator support).